Gubernatorial hopeful

Gavin Newsom says he will shake up Sacramento with the same sort of energy, creativity and dynamism hes demonstrated since taking over as mayor of San Francisco in January 2004. He vehemently denies that he's more flash than substance.

Gavin Newsom says he will shake up Sacramento with the same sort of energy, creativity and dynamism hes demonstrated since taking over as mayor of San Francisco in January 2004. He vehemently denies that he's more flash than substance. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images)

Gavin Newsom says he will shake up Sacramento with the same sort of energy, creativity and dynamism hes demonstrated since taking over as mayor of San Francisco in January 2004. He vehemently denies that he's more flash than substance.Justin Sullivan / Getty Images